lagerstatus

Lagerstatus is a term used in inventory management and logistics to describe the current state of stock for a material at a specific location. It encompasses quantities that are on hand, allocated to open orders, in transit, and subject to quality checks or blockages. The term is widely used in German-speaking contexts and in ERP and WMS software to support order fulfillment and planning.

Typical elements tracked in a Lagerstatus include on-hand quantity, reserved quantity, available quantity (on-hand minus reservations), blocked stock, in-transit stock, and stock under inspection or damaged stock. Some systems also record batch or lot status, expiration dates, and quality status. The exact fields depend on the system and business processes.

Lagerstatus is used to determine whether customer orders can be fulfilled, to plan replenishment, and to generate reports on stock exposure and service levels. Real-time or near-real-time updates from sales, procurement, and warehouse operations keep the Lagerstatus current. It is central to inventory control, warehouse management, and supply chain visibility.

Accuracy is essential; discrepancies between physical counts and system records require cycle counts and reconciliation. Inaccurate Lagerstatus can lead to overcommitting stock, backorders, and inefficient replenishment. The concept complements related measures such as inventory turnover, stock coverage, and safety stock calculations.

See also: inventory management, stock control, ERP, WMS, SKU.